Senior Substation Design & P&C Engineer

WSP USA; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an Experienced Substation Electrical Engineer to join the Boise, ID office (Reno, NV considered) and support the Power & Energy Substation Team. You will participate in planning, design, and construction support for utility transmission and distribution substations.

The role involves creating drawings and calculations, ensuring compliance with industry standards, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and providing site verification and QA/QC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 3–5 years of post-education experience in electrical engineering for substation design.
• Exposure to operations and project controls for reporting.
• Knowledge of IEEE/NESC and client standards for substation design.
• Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, MicroStation, and Inventor.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze data for substation equipment specifications and procurement.
• Review third‑party substation design deliverables and project plans.
• Design substation drawings: one-line, three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics.
• Develop GA drawings and substation layouts with other disciplines.
• Design grounding grids and lightning protection per standards.
• Develop equipment sizing, cable routing, and raceway design strategies.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports for findings.
• Coordinate with clients, utilities, and stakeholders on electrical projects.

Skills

Electrical design

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

MicroStation

Inventor

Job description

WSP USA is seeking an Experienced Substation Electrical Engineer to join the Boise, ID office (Reno, NV considered) and support the Power & Energy Substation Team. You will participate in planning, design, and construction support for utility transmission and distribution substations.

The role involves creating drawings and calculations, ensuring compliance with industry standards, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and providing site verification and QA/QC.